The Minnesota Vikings as well as the rest of the NFL received some devastating news this morning. Someone who made an impact on the game and a name for himself in Minnesota has tragically passed away.
Here are the devastating details.
Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Minnesota Vikings helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Minnesota helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Vikings Former Six Time Pro Bowler Passes Away (Report)
According to a report from ESPN:
Joey Browner, the first defensive back selected by theMinnesota Vikings in the first round and a member of the team’s Ring of Honor, died Saturday at the age of 65,the team announced Sunday.
The Vikings did not disclose Browner’s cause of death.
Minnesota selected Browner with the 19th pick in the 1983 NFL draft out ofUSC. He andHarrison Smith are the only safeties ever picked by the Vikings in the first round.
Browner was selected as a first-team All-Pro three times and to six consecutive Pro Bowls in nine seasons (1983-91) for the Vikings. He had 37 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns, and 17 forced fumbles in 138 games (115 starts) for the franchise.
He also had 17 fumble recoveries, returning one for a touchdown, and led the Vikings in tackles in 1986 and 1987.
Oct 6, 1985; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) in action against Minnesota Vikings defenders Chris Doleman (56) and Joey Browner (47) at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Oct 6, 1985; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) in action against Minnesota defenders Chris Doleman (56) and Joey Browner (47) at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
The 37 interceptions Browner recorded ranks fifth all-time in Vikings franchise history. With his 38th interception last season, Harrison Smith broke a tie with Browner and moved into fourth place.
In 1992, Browner played his final season in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 2013, he was inducted into the Vikings’ Ring of Honor and named to the NFL’s 1980s Team of the Decade. In 2010, he was named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings.
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